Trinitarian monotheism; God of holy love; Creator; personal, responsive to prayer
The Church of God (Anderson) affirms that there is one God, infinite and eternal, who exists as three persons and is the Creator and Sustainer of all things. God is holy, all-knowing, all-powerful, and perfectly good. The primary attribute emphasized in the church's theology is God's love—His benevolence and desire for the redemption and sanctification of all people.
God is personal and responsive to the cries of His people. Prayer is not merely the fulfillment of ritualistic obligation but direct communion with a loving Father who hears and answers. The church rejects coldly abstract philosophy in favor of a vital, personal relationship with God. God's love is universal; He provides grace sufficient for the salvation of all. God demonstrates this love supremely in the sending of His Son for the redemption of the world, not merely for a select few.
Key Distinctions
- Theism type:
- classical monotheism — one infinite, eternal God existing as three persons
- Primary divine attribute:
- holy love; benevolence; desire for universal salvation; responsiveness to prayer
Scripture References
Sources
- Church of God (Anderson) Statement of Faith
- Daniel S. Warner, Bible Proofs of Universal Salvation
- Enoch C. Byrum, The Flesh and the Spirit